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Chinese short video app TikTok is still violating Indonesia's rule that bans in-app transactions, a cabinet minister said on Tuesday, after it took control of the country's biggest e-commerce platform to restart its online shopping business.TikTok had been forced to close its relatively new e-commerce service, TikTok Shop, in Indonesia after the country banned online shopping on social media platforms last year, citing the need to protect smaller merchants and users' data.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill…

Americans are accustomed to using a credit card when shopping, especially when making online purchases. That is, unless, they are buying weed. Cannabis is among the country’s only industries that rely almost exclusively on cash transactions. Despite recent changes to Colorado laws that aim to modernize the customer experience, experts say it will take changes at the federal level before purchasing marijuana is as easy as checking out on Amazon. In 2023, legislators passed a bill that made it legal for dispensaries to…

Walmart group firm Flipkart continues to dominate the ecommerce segment with 48% market share while Softbank-backed Meesho has emerged as the fastest growing ecommerce platform in terms of user base in India, a latest report by AllianceBernstein said. According to the report, Flipkart's user base grew 21% year-on-year (YoY), Meesho accelerated at 32% while Amazon lagged at 13% user growth primarily due to relative premium offerings as compared to peers. "As of FY23, Flipkart was the market leader, with a 48% share in…

Don’t ring the funeral bells just yet, but the self-checkout kiosk horror show could be nearing its end. So far, the grand experiment in robot cashiers is an abject failure. Stores across the country are reversing course on the machines, and consensus is growing among analysts and insiders that self-checkout has been a disaster for consumers and retailers alike, according to a new report in the BBC. The machines aren’t disappearing anytime soon, but if nothing else, you can expect fewer stores to force them on you in the…

Image Source : AMAZON Amazon Republic Day Sale 2024 Amazon Republic Day Sale is LIVE: Amazon's much-anticipated Great Republic Day Sale is now live which is offering exciting deals on a variety of products. The sale started for everyone on Saturday afternoon with the launch of the Flipkart Republic Day Sale. Discount Offers on Smartphones, Laptops, and More If…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image Get ready for the festive season with Amazon.in's Pongal and Sankranti Festive Store! You'll find everything you need, from traditional clothing to modern electronics and fresh produce. Everyone can enjoy exclusive deals, and they're available until January 18, 2024. Enjoy discounts on top brands like OnePlus, ASUS, Cadbury,…

Where Amazon Prime dared to go starting almost two decades ago, other big retailers with online presences have followed. Now consumers have more options than ever when it comes to premium shopping experiences.Here’s a look at the programs on offer from four big retailers: Amazon Prime, My BestBuy, Target Circle, and Walmart+. There’s a little something for everyone, from members-only savings to expedited shipping and a whole lot more—all at various yearly price points.Amazon Prime: $15/month or $139/yearAmazon Prime, the…

What is dropshipping? You buy a new phone case from an online retailer. The phone case arrives safely at your house, the online retailer makes a small profit and everyone is happy. But the phone case didn't come from the retailer's premises. It was sent directly from the manufacturer. The only thing the online retailer did was take your order and organise for the factory to deliver the case to your home. This is “dropshipping”: where an online seller organises to have purchased products sent to buyers directly from the…

Etsy is the latest company to lay off staff in 2023. CEO Josh Silverman confirmed the marketplace is letting go of 11 percent of its staff (around 225 employees) in its first significant staffing cut in recent years. It’s also reshuffling its leadership, including announcing two executives’ departures at the beginning of 2024.“After deep discussion and careful consideration, we are reorganizing our internal structure to more closely align our resources with our most important business priorities and better serve our…

Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc (Getty Images)Amazon will deliver more packages in 2023 than anyone, according to a report Monday from the Wall Street Journal. The tech giant is on track to surpass UPS and FedEx in shipping volume this year, and it seems fitting that a tech giant will undoubtedly ship more gifts than anyone this Cyber Monday.Top 5 Shopping Tips for Amazon Prime DayThere’s a quiet changing of the guard in the delivery sector. Amazon is on track to deliver 5.9 billion packages in 2023, according to…